Ridiculed as Trash, Crowned at the Peak
"I found this on her! Royal jewelry of this quality? There's no way she could afford it on her salary! It's definitely stolen goods from selling out family interests!"
As Marco saw the sapphire necklace, a flash of disgust crossed his eyes.
He stared hard at me, his tone unfriendly. "Benedetta, explain. Where did this come from?"
I'd originally held some hope for Marco, expecting him to see the situation clearly. Now, watching him refuse to distinguish right from wrong, I gave up completely.
I pressed my hand against my bleeding face and said coldly, "This is a personal gift from Antonio Lombardi, boss of the Silver Triangle's Lombardi family. If you don't believe me, you can call him right